Childhood cancer survivors (CCS) are at risk of becoming overweight or obese due to treatment effects and/or posttreatment behaviors. Parents are key in influencing child diet and physical activity (PA), which are modifiable risk factors for obesity. Raber et al. undertook a systematic literature review to evaluate current interventions for CCS that include diet and PA elements to determine whether parent involvement has a significant effect on behavioral outcomes or adiposity. The studies that included direct parental involvement showed positive outcomes on a variety of measures, although additional research is warranted. Parental involvement in exercise and diet interventions for childhood cancer survivors: a systematic review
Yang and coauthors evaluated the risk of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) following childhood traumatic brain injury (TBI). Using Taiwan’s National Health Insurance Research Database, the investigators included 10,416 newly diagnosed TBI children between 2001 and 2002 and 41,664 children without TBI. Each individual was followed for nine years to identify ADHD diagnosis. The results suggest that early TBI is a potential independent risk factor for ADHD. To facilitate reducing the risk of ADHD among children with TBI, a systematic approach including therapeutic intervention should be adopted.Association of traumatic brain injury in childhood and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a population-based study
